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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What characterized Aschenbach in his youth?
(a) All of these.
(b) Talented.
(c) Isolated.
(d) Intellectual.

2. What type of school did Aschenbach attend?
(a) Military school.
(b) Boarding school.
(c) Catholic school.
(d) Homeschooling.

3. How does Aschenbach pass the time on the boat?
(a) He sleeps.
(b) He daydreams.
(c) He strikes up a conversation.
(d) He writes.

4. What is the weather on this first day in the novella?
(a) Dark and cloudy.
(b) Raining.
(c) Snowing.
(d) Warm and sunny.

5. What author does Aschenbach reference to describe his physical health?
(a) Oscar Wilde.
(b) Cicero.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Thomas Mann.

Short Answer Questions

1. The risk of illness and death doesn't _______ Aschenbach.

2. How is the boat Aschenbach takes to Venice described?

3. What alerts Aschenbach to Tadzio's failing health in Part Five?

4. Aschenbach spends all his time _________.

5. Why does Aschenbach decide to stay in Venice despite the risk of illness?

(see the answer key)

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